Steve Yzerman

SUNRISE The coaches in the NHL are a tight-knit fraternity but Monday night’s adversaries behind the benches are even closer. Panthers first year coach Gerard Gallant was not only a linemate and teammate of Ottawa Senators coach Paul MacLean in the 1988-89 season with the Detroit Red Wings, but roommates as well. “He was OK,’’ MacLean said with a hidden grin behind his bushy mustache after the Senators morning skate at BB&T Center. “It’s always good memories with Gerard. He was good. He was OK. He took direction well.’’ MacLean, a left wing, was five years older than his 25-year-old right wing when they...

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